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Forrest's Bivouac ~ July 11, 1862
at the intersectiof Old Rock Island Road (State Highway 288) and Mud Creek Road, Rock Island,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 43' 59.52",
-85° 40' 18.599988"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Crossing Tennessee River on July 9, Forrest's brigade marched here in two columns, where he received reinforcements of four companies. His force bivouacked in this vicinity; the following morning it marched toward Murfreesboro, where the Federal garrison was attacked, its commander, Gen. T.T.Crittenden captured with about 1200 prisoners, plus a quantity of stores and munitions.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Forrest's Bivouac ~ July 11, 1862 Historical Marker Location Map, Rock Island, Tennessee Map
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